A Client Is Unable to Breathe Independently and Is Now

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client is unable to breathe independently and is now on mechanical ventilation. Which of the following is a correct nursing intervention for maintenance?

• A)Keep the head of the bed flat for 6 hours.
• B)Avoid using mouth rinses or mouthwashes.
• C)Provide the client with a paper and pencil or letter board.
• D)Drain condensation into the humidifier when it collects in the tubing.